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When Activism Impacts Awards Season
Activism is once again palpable amid awards season from red carpet demonstrations to acceptance speeches.
After years of COVID followed by a crippling WGA strike followed by an equally historic SAG-AFTRA walkout, it has been hard to predict what the current political unrest might wreak upon the planned speeches and glitzy kumbaya of the looming Oscars and multitude of critics’ groups and professional guild awards. And when Vanessa Redgrave scooped up her acting Oscar for “Julia” in 1978, she took the opportunity to remind viewers of her support for Palestine and scorn for what she called “Zionist hooligans” who were protesting her appearance. Will the current climate of contention, controversy and general bad vibes from both sides of the Middle East divide crash the parties and deep-six the celebrations for a truly outstanding year of cinema and small-screen achievements?
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